Joe Lewis has always been an artist at heart, and his connection to the Textile Museum of Canada has been a significant part of his creative journey. “My mother tells…
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Building Community Through Art: Suzanne Davis and the Museum’s Golden Anniversary
Suzanne Davis has been an integral part of the Textile Museum of Canada’s journey, contributing her time, expertise, and enthusiasm as a volunteer, board member, and community advocate for nearly…
Important Message from the Textile Museum of Canada Board
Dear Members, Visitors and Supporters of the Museum, We are announcing the temporary closing of the Textile Museum of Canada as of this Sunday, February 16th 2025. We are open…
One-Week Artist Retreat at Howe Island (Summer 2024)
This is a unique opportunity for one emerging or mid-career textile artist to make space for their practice, explore new artistic directions in a natural environment, and have the opportunity…
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$103,100 OTF Grant for Resilient Communities Launches Textile Museum of Canada into a New Phase of Strategic Donor Engagement and Fundraising
Toronto, ON: The Textile Museum of Canada is pleased to announce the success of a strategic project for increasing donor engagement and fundraising activity through a $103,100 Resilient Communities Fund…
Textile Museum of Canada Recognized with National Award for the “ᖃᓪᓗᓈᖅᑕᐃᑦ ᓯᑯᓯᓛᕐᒥᑦ Printed Textiles from Kinngait Studios” Exhibition
Toronto, ON…. The Textile Museum of Canada (the Museum) and partner the West Baffin Eskimo Cooperative (WBEC) have been recognized with the Governor General’s History Award for Excellence in Museums:…
Textile Museum of Canada Curatorial Director, Sarah Quinton, Leaving Museum after 27 Years of Service
TORONTO, CANADA – The Textile Museum of Canada (the Museum) announces the departure of our colleague and friend, Curatorial Director, Sarah Quinton. Her last day will be Thursday, May 19,…
Textile Museum of Canada Appoints New Director and CEO, Kirsten Kamper
The Board of Trustees of the Textile Museum of Canada (the Museum) is pleased to announce its new Director and CEO, Kirsten Kamper, effective May 2, 2022. The search was…
Mystery Never Looked This Good The Textile Museum of Canada Launches Annual Fundraiser: It’s in the Bag March 21 – 31, 2022
TORONTO, ON… From March 21 – 31, 2022 the Textile Museum of Canada (the Museum) will host its annual fundraising event, It’s in the Bag; a fabulous online auction that…